Born Ruffians

Q: What types of live events does Born Ruffians perform at?

Corporate galas, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, festivals, and private VIP events.

Q: How much does it cost to book Born Ruffians for a live event?

Fees depend on event type, audience, location, set length, technical requirements, and travel needs.

Q: What production requirements should we prepare?

We’ll provide a technical rider outlining sound, stage, lighting, and hospitality. This ensures a seamless performance.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better, many performers are booked months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Please also be aware that they might be touring which means that they might be out of the country or has luck has it in yours.

Q: Can Born Ruffians customize their performance (setlist, special song requests)?

Yes, within reason. Please share requests early so we can confirm feasibility.

Q: Can Born Ruffians also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — in addition to live performances, many of our Live Talent can take part in brand campaigns, media projects, or speaking engagement, depending on their individual skills. Make sure to select the type of commercial booking that you are interested in when filling out the form.

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Born Ruffians quickly gained recognition in the Toronto local club scene following their relocation in 2004, establishing themselves with engaging live performances and memorable songs. Their burgeoning reputation led to a signing with British electronic label Warp Records, which facilitated their North American releases. The band’s self-titled debut EP was released in 2006, followed by extensive airplay on CBC Radio 3 for singles such as ‘This Sentence Will Ruin/Save Your Life.’ In 2008, Born Ruffians unveiled their debut full-length album, ‘Red, Yellow & Blue,’ which garnered an Independent Music Awards nomination for Pop/Rock Album of the year. This period saw the band tour internationally, supporting prominent acts like Franz Ferdinand and Hot Chip, and performing at major festivals including St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Australia.

Building on their initial success, Born Ruffians released their second album, ‘Say It,’ in 2010, produced by Rusty Santos. Their highly anticipated third album, ‘Birthmarks,’ arrived in 2013 via Paper Bag Records, following a period of collective writing in rural Ontario. ‘Birthmarks’ proved to be a significant release, earning the band a Juno Awards nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2014. The band continued their prolific output with ‘RUFF’ in 2015, and ‘Uncle, Duke & The Chief’ in 2018, the latter produced by Richard Swift.

Born Ruffians continued to evolve their career trajectory into 2024, joining Tokyo Police Club for their final farewell tour. Looking ahead, 2025 is set to be a landmark year with the release of their short film ‘Beauty’s Pride’ in May, preceding their ninth studio album, also titled ‘Beauty’s Pride,’ which is slated for release in June 2025. This latest album promises to further showcase the band’s continuously evolving musical style and songwriting prowess.